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Travis Macias, Candidate
Hemphill County Hospital District Board of Directors

Ashton Macias, Candidate
Canadian ISD Board of Trustees

I am honored to seek re-election as a Canadian ISD School Board Trustee. Born and raised in Canadian, I am deeply invested in our community—both as a parent with children in the district and as a local business owner. 

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Raymond Kent Garza, 33, Canadian; resist arrest, search or transportation; wrong, fictitious, altered or obscured license plate; possession of drug paraphernalia; 02/05/25; HCSO

Felony Arrests

• Marco Antonio Garibay, 49, Pearland; three warrants for sexual assault of a child; 02/10/25; TXDPS-Canadian

Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives in House

A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported. House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said he believes there are enough votes in that chamber to pass the legislation, which was defeated a half-dozen times in 2023 by a coalition of Democratic and rural Republican members.

Canadian ISD Superintendent Julia McMains sent the following letter last week to allay parental concerns about a variety of health and safety issues, and submitted it to The Record yesterday for publication:

Seasonal illnesses, including the flu, are significantly impacting blood donations. Texas is among the hardest-hit states, with widespread flu cases leading to school closures and canceled high school blood drives. Many adults caring for sick family members are also unable to donate, further straining the local blood supply.

Coffee Memorial Blood Center is calling on all healthy, eligible individuals to donate as soon as possible to help ensure patients receive the lifesaving care they need.

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

None

• Kenneth Ray Lovell, 72, Canadian; warrant for driving while intoxicated, third, motion to revoke; 01/30/2025; HCSO

Citations

• Christopher Robert Beattie, Dumas; speeding and no financial responsibility; 02/01/25

COLLEGE STATION¾Texas A&M Forest Service awarded over $951,000 to 168 landowners to conduct prescribed fires this year. This funding will treat 35,138 acres. 

Candidate filing gains momentum for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 3 city council, hospital, and school board elections. With nine open seats at stake, seven candidates have filed in the past three weeks. 

Intent to Drill 

None

Gas Completions 

MOORE (PANHANDLE, WEST) Scout Energy Management LLC, #1A Read, 9.5 mi NW from Fritch, Sec 1, Blk M3, W R Ozier Surv, A-1336, spud 5-12-2019, compl 11-4-2024, tested 11-22-2024, potential 119 mcf, 0 bbls-oil, 0 bbls wtr, 0# 

ftp, 7# CP, TVD 3151’, PBD n/s’, API 42-341-33533, Vertical

Oil Completions